<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jerryss:
If the "jungle jets" cost as much as a 717, why wouldn't AA buy 717's and outfit them with 65 seats? This would give them the flexability to put in more seats if necessary.</font>
1. Operating cost is significantly higher for the larger airplane. More weight = more fuel burned.
2. The RJs DON'T cost as much as a B717.